Gbenro Adesina
Seven Police officers attached to the Special Forces Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, who were recently deployed, have died in a ghastly motor accident on July 12, 2020 on their way to to Katsina State.
The deceased were part of an additional deployment made recently by the Force to boost the ongoing fight against bandits in Birnin-Gwari, Katsina State.
Condoling with the families of the deceased officers, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, who described the incident as a huge loss to the Force, notes that the incident is one of the unfortunate sacrifices, officers often encounter in the line of duty.
He described the deceased as “Heroes of Peace”.
Three of the deceased officers have been buried according to Islamic rites while the remains of the other four officers have been deposited in a Morgue.
Meanwhile, a team of Police Medical Personnel has been dispatched to Kaduna State where the eleven officers that survived the accident are receiving medical attention.
Also, the IGP has directed the Police Accounts and Budget Department to ensure the immediate payment of the burial expenses, benefits and other entitlements to the families of the deceased officers.
